hurtling

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The midfielder made his mark as a 20-year-old in 2019, standing out in a side that was hurtling towards relegation towards the second division.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The Lakers are hurtling toward becoming the first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

While hurtling through deep space and zipping around the Moon, the Artemis astronauts took thousands of photographs, amassing a stunning portfolio of images.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Suddenly the door of the bar crashed open and two giant figures came hurtling out.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya